From Global News. Avi Lewis, the new leader of the federal NDP, is set to speak on Monday after winning on the first ballot, receiving 56 per cent of the total votes cast. “This is a tremendous result,” Lewis said in his first remarks following his victory. “But even more important than the results of this…

From Global News. Newly elected NDP leader Avi Lewis spoke in Winnipeg Monday as part of his first press conference on the job. He doesn’t have a seat in Parliament and is signalling he isn’t rushing to secure one.   "The caucus made it clear that they will continue to hold the Liberal government accountable…

From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to speak in Etobicoke on Monday and deliver an announcement on housing. Carney will be joined by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. The marquee feature of the 2026 Ontario budget, tabled at Queen’s Park on Thursday, was a publicly-funded tax break…

From Global News. It’s been decades since humanity first set foot on the moon. Now, with days until launch, a crew of four will fly around the moon to test the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen are spending their last few days on…

From Global News. It’s been decades since humanity first set foot on the moon. Now, with days until launch, a crew of four will fly around the moon to test the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen are spending their last few days on…

From Global News. The propaganda war surrounding the conflict in Iran has taken an unusual turn. The White House and the Iranian regime appear to be trolling one another online, using memes, deepfakes and AI-generated videos. Henry Giroux from McMaster University describes the glorification of lethality as “obscene” and says, “this focus on a gaming…

From Global News. For the first time in nearly a year, the federal NDP has a leader. Avi Lewis, a former broadcaster, documentary-maker and climate activist, won a decisive 56 per cent of the vote at the Winnipeg Convention Sunday. Melissa Ridgen has more on the aggressive environmental and affordability policies Lewis campaigned on. Diplomats…

From Global News. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car drove into pedestrians in the city of Derby, England, on Saturday night. Seven people were injured. Local police believe “this is an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public,” and say “swift action would…

From Global News. Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz is a big sticking point for the U.S.-led war, but what’s that area actually like from a maritime standpoint? “What makes Hormuz unique is the geography as you’re always in the shadow of Iran… It’s hazy, it’s always dusty and you never get a clear…

From Global News. It’s a huge step for Canada, hitting the defence spending mark required by NATO — two per cent of GDP (Gross Domestic Product). It’s something the head of NATO, Mark Rutte, has credited in part to pressure by U.S. President Donald Trump. But at the same time, the American president is rattling…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said "Cuba is next" during a speech at an investment forum in Miami, during which he touted the successes of U.S. military action in Venezuela and Iran. #Trump #Cuba

From Global News. Avi Lewis has been named the new leader of the federal NDP, drawing to a close a six-month leadership campaign. In his acceptance speech, Lewis said Prime Minister Mark Carney’s “moves do not add up to the vision that Canadians truly want and deserve in this perilous moment." "Half a trillion in…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign interventions are one of the issues fuelling mass protests this weekend. Millions of Americans took to the streets Saturday for the latest nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests. Demonstrators condemning the Trump administrations alleged abuses of power and the dismantling of Democratic institutions. Emotions were especially high in Minnesota,…

From Global News. NDP leadership candidates made their last pitch to party members in Winnipeg on Saturday before voting concluded. Each of the five candidates had time at the convention to outline their vision for party leadership. Former NDP strategist Marion Nader said, “It’s really a mammoth (challenge) right now,” emphasizing the top three candidates…

From Global News. As the war on Iran enters its second month, the conflict is showing no signs of slowing down. Yemen’s Houthi rebels carried out their first military operation in support of Iran – opening a new front in a widening war. Candice Cole reports. Tiger woods has been released from jail after being…

From Global News. People around the world are feeling the economic effects of rising oil prices due to the war in Iran. But nowhere has the impact been felt more than in Asia, where most exports that pass through the Strait of Hormuz are received. As Redmond Shannon reports, countries across the continent are seeing…

From Global News. Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is switching to electronic shelf labels (ESL) at all its U.S. stores later this year. Changing prices store-wide used to take days; with ESLs it can take minutes, resulting in savings on labour costs, reduced pricing mistakes and opportunities to create more deals. Multiple Canadian grocery retailers…

From Global News. The war in the Middle East has entered its second month, with fears growing the conflict is spreading across the region. Strikes hit civilian areas in Iran, including a Tehran auto service centre, where workers say dozens were injured and one person was killed. In southern Lebanon, officials say six people, including…

From Global News. The U.S.-Israel war with Iran widened even further Saturday as Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launched their first missile attack on Israel since the conflict began. The Houthis, whose involvement risks broadening and prolonging a war that has entered its fifth week, said their operations would continue until the "aggression" on all fronts ended.…

From Global News. Tiger Woods has been arrested following a rollover car accident in Jupiter Island, Fla., police said during a press conference on Friday. Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an unknown substance, according to police. Nobody was injured in the crash, Sheriff John Budensiek told reporters. Budensiek alleged…

From Global News. A dramatic fire broke out Friday at a commercial building on Richmond Street in downtown Toronto, sending heavy flames and thick smoke into the air. Officials say nearby propane cylinders at a construction site ruptured from the heat. No injuries were reported and the fire has since been extinguished. #Toronto #Explosion For…

From Global News. U.S. markets tumbled Friday, with the Dow Jones dropping 10 per cent since early February and entering correction territory. Brent crude oil prices have surged back above $110 per barrel, erasing previous gains made after the U.S. delayed strikes against Iranian power plants. Fuel prices are up globally as shortages are now…

From Global News. Liberal MP Michael Ma is facing backlash for comments that appeared to cast doubt on human rights abuses and allegations of forced labour in China. The remarks were made during a parliamentary committee hearing on Thursday. Ma, who defected from the Conservatives in December and recently visited Beijing with Prime Minister Mark…

From Global News. The war in Iran and the global energy crisis are renewing calls for renewable energy investments. Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Halifax Friday to sign a deal with the Premier of Nova Scotia. The deal will simplify the approval process for major infrastructure projects. As Heidi Petracek explains, it’s putting wind in the…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global oil shipments. While the Iranian regime has not yet responded to the latest peace proposal, Israel warned that its own military actions will "escalate and expand." Jackson Proskow has more. U.S. markets tumbled Friday,…

From Global News. With the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to Toronto — among several other North American hubs — local hospitals are preparing for increased demand.  ‘Code Orange’ is one of many emergency codes recognized by health care centres across Canada, signalling a major event…

From Global News. Over the past few years, real estate agents have been used to showing larger homes to families looking to upsize, or investors seeking rental income. But as federal policies take effect and market dynamics shift, the clientele is changing. Global’s Skylar Peters explains why it might finally be time for first-time homebuyers…

From Global News. Various foreign ministers at a G7 meeting in France accused Russia of helping Iran target U.S. forces in the Middle East war on Thursday. "We are raising this issue that we see that Russia is helping Iran with intelligence to target Americans, to kill Americans," European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas…

From Global News. Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall in Western Australia on Friday, disrupting production at liquefied natural gas plants and cutting off power to thousands of residents. Narelle was downgraded from a category four to a category three event as it made landfall in Exmouth, in northwest Australia, knocking out the power in the…

From Global News. The Toronto Blue Jays surpassed all expectations in 2025, improving by 20 more wins and going from worst to first in the American League East division. They continued their magical run throughout the playoffs until the clock finally struck midnight in Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.…

From Global News. Austria has become the latest country to introduce new age restrictions on social media. This legislation comes after two landmark legal cases in the U.S., and as big tech comes under greater public scrutiny. A New Mexico jury in the U.S. found Tuesday that social media conglomerate Meta is harmful to children’s…

From Global News. Upwards of 370,000 children have been displaced and 121 killed in Lebanon within the last three weeks, UNICEF’s representative for the country revealed on Friday. “The speed and the scale are just staggering,” Marcoluigi Corsi told reporters, adding that roughly 20 per cent of Lebanon’s entire population has been displaced since Israel…

From Global News. Months after federal agents in Minneapolis wrongfully killed two civilians, U.S. President Donald Trump has asked “How is Minnesota doing?” doubling down on derogatory comments about “crazy” Governor Tim Walz, “dirty cop” Attorney General Keith Ellison, and the state’s large Somalian population. Speaking at the White House’s South Lawn Friday, Trump called…

From Global News. Speaking at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said a referendum on whether Alberta should separate from Canada “can have an effect” on investor confidence in the province. #carney #cdnpoli #cdnpolitics #albertareferendum #GlobalNews

From Global News. A new report from the Federal Ombud reveals the government is failing to uphold its own Indigenous procurement strategy. The federal Ombud described the government’s handling of the multi-billion-dollar program as a "cascading failure," calling it the worst-run program he has ever seen. Melissa Ridge has the story. For more info, please…

From Global News. The federal government is introducing long-awaited reforms to Canada’s election laws. The move follows a public inquiry that identified emerging risks from disinformation and foreign influence. Lawmakers are now calling to protect Canada’s democratic processes. Jillian Piper examines what these planned reforms will do and whether they go far enough. For more…

From Global News. Questions remain regarding President Donald Trump’s strategy in the Iran war started by the U.S. and Israel. While Trump insists Iran wants a deal, he has extended his threat to bomb Iranian power plants until April 6. Meanwhile, a 15-point peace proposal has reportedly been offered to Iran through intermediaries in Pakistan…

From Global News. For the first time since agreeing to the goal in 2014, NATO says Canada will spend two percent of its GDP on defence this year. However, the spending requirements have already shifted, with Canada now expected to more than double that amount within a decade. David Akin has more on how NATO…

From Global News. Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government tabled its 2026 budget Thursday. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy cautioned that tumultuous times lay ahead. He warned that geopolitical change has “reached our shores,” requiring the province to spill more red ink. The deficit increased by more than 75 per cent, with the government still billions away…

From Global News. The International Olympic Committee has announced it is banning transgender athletes from competing in the women’s category. In addition, all future Olympic participants will have to undergo genetic testing to determine their biological sex. Touria Izri explains what’s behind the new policy and why it’s happening now. For more info, please go…